Greta Thunberg says she's ready to hand over megaphone


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Thunberg says her talks with world leaders have left her pessimistic about their ability to make progress on the issue of climate change. Photo: AFP

Four years after launching her "School Strike for the Climate", Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is ready to pass the baton to those on the front lines of climate change, she said in an interview on Nov 7.

"We should also listen to reports and experiences from people who are most affected by the climate crisis. It's time to hand over the megaphone to those who actually have stories to tell," the 19-year-old told Swedish news agency TT.

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